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Castlereagh

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Castlereagh by William Alexander in the key of E

Intro
Em x8
Em D Em Bm
Em Bm Em

Verse 1
I'm REmiding Down The Castlereagh, BmI'm A Station-HEmand,
I'm HEmandy With A Ropin' Pole, I'm Handy With The BrBmand.
EmI Can Ride A RDowdy Colt Or SwEming An Axe All DBmay;
But There's EmNo Demand For Station-Hands AlBmong The CastlerEmeagh.

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Chorus
Well It's ShEmift, Boys, Shift, For There Is NBmone The Slightest DEmoubt
Got To Make A Shift To The Stations Farther BmOut
The PEmack-Horse Runnin' DAfter, For He FEmollows Me Like A DBmog
We CrEmossed A Lot Of Country At The BmOld Jig-JEmog

Verse 2
Well I EmAsked A Bloke For Shearin' Once AlBmong The MarthagEmuy
"We ShEmear Non-Union Here," He Said "I Call It Scab," Says BmI
I LEmooked Along The ShDearin' Floor BEmefore I Turned To GBmo
So EmEight Or Ten Non-Union Men A-ShBmearin' In A REmow

Chorus
Well Its ShEmift, Boys, Shift, For There NBmone The Slightest DEmoubt
GEmot To Make A Shift With The Leprosy AbBmout
So I SEmaddled Up My HDorses, And I WhEmistled To My DBmog
And I LEmeft That Scabby Station At The BmOld Jig-JEmog

Interlude
Em Bm Em
Em Bm
Em D Em Bm
Em Bm Em

Verse 3
I CEmalled In At Illawarra, Where My BrBmother Keeps A FEmarm
He HEmas To Ask The Landlord's Leave Before He Raise An BmArm
The LEmandlord Owns The CDountryside - Man, WEmoman, Dog And CBmat
They HEmaven't The Cheek To Dare To Speak UnlBmess They Raise EmTheir Hat

Chorus
Well It's ShEmift, Boys, Shift, For There NBmone The Slightest DEmoubt
That SqEmuatter Chap And I Would Soon Have Fallen BmOut
Was EmI To Raise My HDat To Him? Was EmI A Bloomin' DBmog?
I StrEmut For Up The Country At The BmOld Jig-JEmog

Verse 4
Well I BEmetter Keep A-Movin', I've A MBmighty Way To GEmo
Till I DrEmink Artesian Water From A Thousand Feet BelBmow
Till I SEmee The OverlDanders With The CEmattle Comin' DBmown
I'll WEmork A While Till I Makes A Pile, ThenBm Have A Spree In TEmown

Chorus
Well It's ShEmift, Boys, Shift, Theres NBmone The Slightest DEmoubt
We've GEmot To Make A Shift For The Stations Further BmOut
The PEmack-Horse Running DAfter, For He FEmollows Like A DBmog
And We CrEmoss A Lot Of Country At The BmOld Jig-JEmog

Outro
Em Bm Em
Em Bm
Em D Em Bm
Em Bm Em
Also available in: Dm (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Castlereagh?

The chords for Castlereagh are: Em, D, Bm

What is the original key of Castlereagh?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing Castlereagh?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Castlereagh in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Castlereagh be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Castlereagh on ukulele?

Chord Castlereagh can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Castlereagh?

Castlereagh uses 3 chords: Em, D, Bm

What is the easiest way to play Castlereagh?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Castlereagh released in?

Castlereagh was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Castlereagh?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Castlereagh to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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